"trouble is brewing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 麻烦正在酝酿
• 问题正在发生

Definition

这表示问题或冲突正在开始发展，很可能很快会变得更严重。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在非正式场合或新闻中使用，用来警告问题正在慢慢形成而非突然出现。常指群体、事件或特定场合的问题（如“公司里麻烦正在酝酿”）。

Examples

I think trouble is brewing between the two teams.

我觉得两队之间**麻烦正在酝酿**。

It looks like trouble is brewing in the city.

看起来城市里**麻烦正在酝酿**。

When people start arguing, you know trouble is brewing.

当人们开始争吵时，你就知道**问题正在发生**。

You can feel trouble is brewing whenever the boss calls an unexpected meeting.

每当老板突然开会时，就能感觉到**麻烦正在酝酿**。

Don’t ignore the signs—trouble is brewing in the department.

别忽略这些迹象——部门里**麻烦正在酝酿**。

With all the tension lately, it’s clear that trouble is brewing.

最近这么多紧张气氛，显然**麻烦正在酝酿**。